opeller through the water. horse, moreover, can be regulated at will by means of only one of the more happy forms given to true races Therefore both these types of steam vessels, admira- a rheostat interposed in its particular circuit. An in- with a view of prolonging the excitement of betting, ble… … riders becomes suddenly indisposed. can be rapidly drained by bilge pumps and Fig. 2.—MECHANICAL HORSE. The driving of the motive wheel by the steam ejectors. motor is done by direct contact. To this effect Great attention was paid to insure stability, the large wheel is provided with a rubber…
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